TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . FAN CLUBS . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
 Wikia  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
What Happens if Eric Reveals Himself

The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 8 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 8 - Part 5: What Happens if Eric Reveals Himself users admin

Author Message
What555456
Member

06-14-2005

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send What555456 a private message Print Post    
Now, before all of you with dirty minds read this title and think I am suggesting that Eric should start flashing the other HG's ...

What is to keep Eric from revealing that he is AP if doing so is what it would take for him to stay in the house?

If he did this, it would clearly explain all of the things they have against him and would upset the apple cart. He would also likely save himself and give himself a chance at the $500,000.

So, what could BB do if he chose to out himself in order to save himself?

Spunky
Member

10-08-2001

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spunky a private message Print Post    
I had asked the same question but apparently someone replied that he would be sent home immediately by BB. go figure..

Caprica
Member

02-10-2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Caprica a private message Print Post    
Eric is the sacrificial lamb for BB ratings.

Can't tell to save himself.

Can't disreguard AC vote to save himself.

Has to act extra weird when on the block.

Bad edits for some folks every show slanting AC votes.

Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carrie92 a private message Print Post    
Good question. The only reason I can think of that he wouldn't is if he were contractually obligated not to do so.
He ought to be discussing this with the producers, he does have some bargaining power. After all, they are about to lose their twist.

Otherwise, I see no other reason for him not to reveal. What's a paltry 10K for every 5 tasks completed, compared to 500K, if he wins? Plus, they've already saved themselves 250K if Jen wins.

Kidsatm
Member

07-08-2005

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kidsatm a private message Print Post    
I would think that BB covered themselves in this case and he would not only be escorted out immediately but lose his stipend as well. He is probably even legally liable to not reveal this while the game is going on, meaning BB could sue if he did.

Caprica
Member

02-10-2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Caprica a private message Print Post    
This could really deplete their pool of applicants in the future. Who wants to be forced into the game as AP after this rubbish.

Luvbbplayers
Member

07-14-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvbbplayers a private message Print Post    
He is getting quite abit of money and knew what he was getting into when he signed up, he is a big fan and watcher of BB. chances are low in getting the 1/2 mil anyway. I say he did his best, and lost, but still got what he bargained for and more than others will get.

What555456
Member

06-14-2005

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send What555456 a private message Print Post    
Of course, we all know that BB manipulates this game through the DR. They have two days left. It could very well be that BB will move forcefully to keep Eric in.

Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carrie92 a private message Print Post    
But every time there has been a "twist", BB reveals it at some point.
So, I would think that if Eric is evicted, BB will have to reveal it then - what's the point of keeping it a secret, unless a new AP is chosen, or we still get to vote somehow.
And the only thing that could secure Eric in the house right now is to reveal - they could tell him he can't reveal what America tells him to do.
That would probably end the silly pranks, but still shake up the votes every week, with everyone not knowing what he will do.

On the other hand, I can see Dick and Co. not liking this one bit, and evicting him anyway.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
"Eric can never tell anyone in the house that he is working on behalf of the viewers, so he'll have to be a devious player. But he needs to be careful... for just like his housemates, he can be voted out at any time."

That's from the CBS Web site. I think it's pretty clear. It doesn't go into his contractual requirements, but the wording is pretty strong ("can never tell"k and "can be voted out at any time").

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
If Eric revealed himself they would definitely vote him out anyway. What good is an alliance member who can't control his own vote?!?! Think about it. Eric's promises in the house mean almost nothing as he has no control over who he votes against. They'd get rid of him (and America) so fast his and our heads would be spinning.

Chy
Member

07-19-2003

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
I also think that Eric will not be able to save himself even if BB allows him to reveal his AP role. If I were in there, I'll evict him even faster after learning this.

I'm emotional I guess. But look at the point Jimmer brought up. Maybe if only BB releases him for that duty once the twist is revealed?

I seriously doubt that'd help .

Lainee
Member

07-19-2005

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lainee a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, my head is already spinning and he ain't gone yet! LOL

Auntfer
Member

08-24-2005

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntfer a private message Print Post    
He would be stupid to reveal he's AP. The other HG's would evict him right away. Based on not knowing what info he received in the DR.
The twins were revealed as the twist after a certain amount of time went by without them being found out. Does this years twist have a time limit?
I doubt BB lets the HG's know there is a twist unless someone guesses it. That would kept them guessing until the end.

Caprica
Member

02-10-2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Caprica a private message Print Post    
I started another thread with the premise-What if Eric returns to play his own game.Expect the unexpected.

Beckie03
Member

07-05-2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beckie03 a private message Print Post    
He would prove Dick right...that he was the one who did the other vote...

Headache
Member

05-25-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Headache a private message Print Post    
I think it would be great if when Eric is evicted Julie announces "house guests you have just evicted america....." and left it at that! They are all a little full of themselves now and acting like my jr. high daughters do

Mack
Member

07-23-2002

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mack a private message Print Post    
Eric is toast no matter what. He blows his cover and BB escorts him out the door. He doesn't blow his cover and he's most probably going to get voted out. He blows his cover and BB doesn't pull him but he'd still most probably get voted out. I'd also find it hard to believe BB would try for another AP. What happens if the first person they asks in the house says "no"? Even if they make that person "promise" she/he won't tell about AP if they don't accept the AP role, the person is going to know there might be a "mole". Losing Eric is just the way it goes and BB is stuck with it. Will they tell the HG's who Eric was if he gets voted out tomorrow? Maybe, maybe not.

Headache
Member

05-25-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Headache a private message Print Post    
Hey... maybe they will call Eric to the diary room and just escort him out, he will turn up missing. That would bug the beejebers out of the hg

Napa1526
Member

07-14-2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Napa1526 a private message Print Post    
Headache, I like that idea a lot. Now THAT would be a twist! How funny would that be. He just vanishes, never to be seen again. Maybe they would all be afraid to go in the diary room after that!

Mssas
Member

08-04-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mssas a private message Print Post    
I think if he spilled the beans before he was evicted he wouldn't get the stipen for however long he was in the house.

Spunky
Member

10-08-2001

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spunky a private message Print Post    
Headache,

that's a great idea, and Julie should do that when Eric is already in her studio and can see their facial expressions when that is announced and then proceed with the interview...